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Boardman Collection of Contemporary Jewelry

The following objects comprise Lois and Bob Boardman’s extraordinary gift of international contemporary jewelry to LACMA. The jewelers represented have followed the lead of earlier craftspeople, who defied conventions by creating innovative designs and using non-precious materials to make works prized for their artistic, rather than monetary, value. They continue to push the boundaries of their field, making jewelry that is distinguished by its personal and political messages, its unlikely media, and its potential to shock and delight.